David Gergen, Influential Presidential Adviser and Leadership Pioneer, Dies at 83
David Gergen, a distinguished adviser to four U.S. presidents and a prominent figure in politics, academia, and media, has died at age 83 after a long illness. He served in various roles including speechwriter and counselor, founded the Harvard Kennedy School's Center for Public Leadership, and was known for his kindness, integrity, and bipartisanship. A private burial will be held, with a memorial service at Harvard planned for later.
